The Author's Observations.

The author responds to commentaries of his book "With their Backs to the Mountains: A History of Carpathian Rus' and Carpatho-Rusysns." Topics discussed include the book's theme focusing on the Carpathian Rus in terms of geography, politics and culture, stereotypical view of Carpathian Rus and its inhabitants, the ethnonym Rusyn and his responses to reviews of his book by Professor John-Paul Himka, Professor Peter Galadza and Professor Chris Hann.